The 56th Annual Convention
Moncton, New Brunswick
Wed. Nov. 19 to Fri. Nov. 21, 2025
Crowne Plaza, Downtown Moncton
1005 Main St., Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1G9
This year’s convention theme is Food. Sovereignty. Justice. Building Collective Strategies. To confront the threats to Canada’s sovereignty, ongoing tariff disputes, and the rise of authoritarianism, NFU farmers, farm workers, and their allies are building a vibrant social movement. Our goals are to strengthen democracy, amplify the voice of organized labour, and improve food and climate resilience. We are coming together to advocate for the infrastructure and resources farmers need to make sure affordable and sustainable food is available to Canada’s diverse communities and that there is economic dignity for all the workers who produce it.
Book your hotel room!
Hotel Information: Book your room at the Crowne Plaza, Moncton by October 20th, 2025 to receive our convention rate of $169 (plus taxes)! Call 1-866-854-4656 or 506-854-6340 OR email reservations@cpmoncton.com. Please mention to block code DWN to benefit from the special convention rate.
Keynote Presentation by Charlie Angus and Brit Griffin
Wednesday, November 19, 8pm Atlantic
We are delighted to announce that our keynote presentation will be given by Charlie Angus and Brit Griffin. Charlie Angus, author, journalist, broadcaster, musician and former NDP MP for Timmins-James Bay (2004-2025) is currently leading “The Resistance” to authoritarianism and attacks on Canada’s sovereignty (charlieangus.ca).
In an intimate fireside chat, Charlie will be joined by his long-time partner, Brit Griffin. Brit is a former investigative journalist/editor, a cli-fi novelist, researcher for the Timiskaming First Nation, and long-time feminist and environmental activist (britgriffin.ca). Brit and Charlie’s over 40 years of shared struggle for progressive causes will inspire conference attendees on how to nurture and empower each other in the building of our own social movements.
We acknowledge the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the Government of Canada as a funder of this keynote address.
